Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Nokia G21
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606; launch prices were $500 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 72/100 vs 34/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5050); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 330,006); the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 221g).
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Nokia G21
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better value for money (70/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $500
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Nokia G21, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 38 points higher (72/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (70/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068952 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $179 |
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Nokia G21 by 830.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $321. Nokia G21 was $321 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (91/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (66/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (59/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 (70/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia G21 by 38 points (72/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Nokia G21?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nokia G21 is a better fit for everyday use.